Precision 1.8 V reference for battery-powered signal chains
The MAX6018AEUR18-T: Quiescent supply current is 6 µA typical, making this reference suitable for battery-operated instruments and sensor nodes where every microamp counts.
Noise floor and output drive
The reference can source up to 1 mA of output current. For a typical SAR ADC reference input drawing 500 µA during conversion, this leaves margin for the decoupling capacitor charging transient without pulling the output out of regulation.
Housed in a 3-lead SOT-23-3 (TO-236-3, SC-59) surface-mount package, the MAX6018AEUR18-T occupies minimal board area. The series reference topology means no external resistor divider is needed — the 1.8 V output is fixed and internally trimmed. The part is listed as RoHS non-compliant. Verify your assembly's exemption or waiver requirements before committing the BOM position.
